Van Buren County property record for 159 Argo Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.1 acres (135,472 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088030K A 00800 |
| Primary APN | 088030K A 00800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 135,472 sqft (3.1 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 ARGO RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38585-3416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01 GIS 2000 1-30K-25.00, COUNTY AREA: S01 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 925200 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of January 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 40, PALMER, TN 37365-0040 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CARLON INDUSTRIES |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CARLON INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 17000102 |
| Deed Book / Page | RB88 / 137 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 ARGO RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-3416 |
| Document Number | RB88/137 |
| Book / Page | RB88 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17000102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40, PALMER, TN 37365-0040 |
| Document Number | RB88/139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | RB88/139 |
| Instrument | 17000103 |
| Name | CARLON INDUSTRIES |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 ARGO RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-3416 |
| Document Number | RB88/137 |
| Book / Page | RB88 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17000102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $325.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40, PALMER, TN 37365-0040 |
| Document Number | 17000103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17000103 |
| Name | CARLON INDUSTRIES LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2022 |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $746.00 | $31,100 (-) Land $31,100 | |
| 2024 | $746.00 | $31,100 (-) Land $31,100 | |
| 2023 | $746.00 | $31,100 (-) Land $31,100 | |
| 2022 | $746.00 | $31,100 Land $31,100 | $124,400 (-) Land $124,400 |
| 2021 | $124,400 Land $124,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 64% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 serves 5,611 people · EPA ID TN0000655 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Sep 2018 Coliform assessment Sep 2018 Organic carbon removal Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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